by Jonathan Edwards We are abundantly instructed in scripture, that true Christians do lead a holy life; that without holiness no man shall see the Lord, Hebrews 12:14; and that every one that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself, even as Christ is pure, I John 3:3. But how is a life, in...
Christianity Explored is an informal way to investigate Christianity or just brush up on the basics. It explores who Jesus is, why he came and what it means to follow him. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible. You won’t be asked to read aloud, pray or sing. You can ask any question...
Thursday, April 17th, we will share a potluck supper at 6:00 PM, followed by a communion service at 7:00 PM. Please bring a dish to share. Beverages and dessert will be provided.
“Facts are stubborn things” John Adams It has been a month since I returned from South Sudan. I have adapted, once again, to the rhythms and routines of life in the First World – morning coffee, emails, appointments and fund raising activities – becoming reimmersed in family and church life, and struggling with relationship concerns...
OPC Women’s Retreat at Lakeside Conference Center in Pittsfield, Fri & Sat, April 11th & 12th. Theme: “Generation to Generation,” on mentoring. The retreat includes a speaker, workshops, lunch and dinner on Friday, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Cost including meals is $65. Registration deadline: April 1st postmark. Brochures are available on the table...
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) These words by the Apostle Paul may be so familiar to us as evangelical Christians that we assume that we...
Judah mourns and her gates languish; her people lament on the ground, and the cry of Jerusalem goes up. Her nobles send their servants for water; they come to the cisterns; they find no water; they return with empty vessels. (Jeremiah 14:2-3) On Tuesday I drove up East St. about 45 minutes after the terrible...
For whoever eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. (1 Corinthians 11:29) As I write this for the newsletter, we as a congregation are gearing up to celebrate the Lord’s Supper. This is something we do the first Sunday of every other month, and is always a highlight of...
by Doug Rose (Ephesians 5:1-21) Arise from the dead; Sleeper, awake, And on you Christ will shine. Walk in love, Just as Christ loved you, And gave Himself up to be thine. You were formerly in darkness, In the LORD you are light; Walk as children of God Whose fruit is truth and good...
News from Chris and Joyce Goppert Chris and Joyce Goppert, whom we supported for many years while they ministered in Zimbabwe, report that they have been invited to make a ministry trip back to Zimbabwe under TEAM during January and February of 2007. The TEAM Leadership Council has asked them to consider...